Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology and Medical Toxicology

Description:

• The goal of this rotation is to expose students and residents/fellows to a variety of issues within clinical pharmacology and medical toxicology. This includes but is not limited to acute/chronic drug toxicities, chemical toxicities, envenomations, clinical pharmacology, pharmacogenomics, and adverse drug effects. The focus of the rotation is in-patient/emergency department consultations. However, there will be opportunity for out-patient clinic experience with the GOLDILOKs clinic. Environmental home health assessments can also be observed. Additionally, observation at the KU poison control center may be arranged.

Responsible faculty: Alexa Pagano, MD

Contact person: Mary Aubin (mcaubin@cmh.edu); Holly Frey (hlfrey@cmh.edu)

Elective duration: One month

Prerequisites: Must be 3rd or 4th year medical student AND have completed core pediatric clerkship

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am - 5 pm

Criteria for passing: Satisfactory performance on the clinical evaluation. 

Criteria for honors: Outstanding performance on the clinical evaluation.